Job description
About the business and the role
SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR) is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. We provide global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced consultant to join our internationally recognised Environmental Assessment, Planning & Management team based out of our growing East Melbourne office. The team provides a wide range of project management, statutory planning, environmental impact assessment, post-consent environmental management services and works alongside other specialist teams in SLR to deliver a complete Planning and environmental service to clients across a range of sectors.
Articulate, motivated and reliable, you will have 2-8 years' experience in consulting, government, or industry. You will enjoy undertaking project work whilst learning from an experienced team and developing client relationships throughout the region. You will collaborate with the renowned national Environmental Assessment, Planning & Management team, as well as many more technical experts across our 19 Disciplines & 23 offices in APAC.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting in the development and implementation of team business plans and strategies
Developing, facilitating and enhancing effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members
Providing advice regarding best practice environmental impact assessment, Planning and management principles to clients and internal SLR team members
Working within and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors
Delivering clear and precise, high quality reports
Occasional travel to undertake field studies
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you will be a positive and engaging character with a great sense of humour as well as have:
A degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 2 years' experience with familiarity in Statutory Planning and/or environmental impact assessments. Experience in post-consent services will be favourable
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects
Working knowledge of VIC planning & environmental legislation and policies, standards and guidelines
Experience in the mining, infrastructure, power and/or agribusiness sectors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia
Excellent driving history and hold a current driver's license
Benefits
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:
Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best.
Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 12 weeks primary carer and 4 weeks secondary carer leave.
Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.
Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.
Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) and a corporate uniform shop where you get $80 annually to spend.
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability.
If you are practical, client focused and highly motivated – we'd love to hear from you.
Country Australia
Office Melbourne
Benefits
Referral program, Employee assistance program, Parental leave